Joan's Fairy-Warsse
Cirrhilabrus joanallenae
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–40 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: DD
Groups of ten to fifteen of these fairy wrasses gather over rubble at the base of moderate slopes, where males chase females and flare their fins in late afternoon courtship. Closely tied to the aquarium trade out of Bali, it is a near twin of the longfin fairy wrasse.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Eupercaria incertae sedis › Labridae › Cirrhilabrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 277846.
FAQ
- How deep does the Joan's Fairy-Warsse live?
- The Joan's Fairy-Warsse (Cirrhilabrus joanallenae) is typically found at 12–40 m.
- Is the Joan's Fairy-Warsse dangerous to divers?
- The Joan's Fairy-Warsse is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Joan's Fairy-Warsse get?
- The Joan's Fairy-Warsse grows to about 8.5 cm.